If you’re dreaming about a campervan but don’t want to spend months, if not years, building out a van, campervan conversion kits might be what you’re looking for.

Campervan conversion kits are somewhere between a DIY conversion and a custom build. You get quality parts, and either install them yourself or hire an installer.

We used a couple of conversion kits on our new Sprinter van: The Flarespace system with Super Flyweight Bed, and the Titan Vans paper templates and structural assembly for Sprinter vans.

Camper van conversion kits just make the entire process easier, and way faster.

Here are links to the companies mentioned in this episode:

• Flarespace
• Adventure Wagon
• Flatline Van Company
• Titan Vans DIY Kits
• Freeway Campers Kits
• QuQuQ Camper Box

Show notes: https://www.thewaywardhome.com/episode-5-campervan-conversion-kits-an-easy-way-to-diy-your-van/

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Workamping is a great way to start the RV lifestyle. In some cases, you'll get a little income to help you out on the road, or you can choose workamping jobs that provide you a place to stay in exchange for your service. Or, it can be a combination of both. 

With workamping jobs, you can do a variety of activities like being a campground host, working at Amazon Camperforce, participating in the Sugar Beet Harvest, or running a Christmas tree stand.

Workamping is also a great way to meet other RVers and van lifers and start creating your community.

In this episode, we'll talk to workamping expert Sharee Collier, who also runs LiveCampWork.com. Sharee has worked at Amazon Camperforce THREE times and has some surprising insights about the program.

She has tips on how to find workamping jobs, what types of jobs are out there and how to spot scams.

Sharee's two books:

• Live Camp Work: A Beginner's Guide to Workamping
• Go Full Time Guided Workbook and Planner

Full show notes: https://www.thewaywardhome.com/workamping-jobs/

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Do you want to downsize your stuff to live in a campervan, RV, sailboat or tiny home? Do you feel overwhelmed by the process and don't know where to start? 

You’re not alone.  In fact, more Americans want to downsize their life than supersize their houses, with 37% of Americans saying they’d prefer a smaller house than a larger one.

But getting there isn’t easy!

Downsizing your life will take dedication, encouragement and grit, but you can do it. You'll feel way more freedom, like you've been set free. Plus, if you want to live tiny, getting rid of stuff is just something you have to do.

Sailor Chris DiCroce walks us through valuable lessons learned when he downsized from a house to live on a sailboat.

Chris' book and course:

• Downsizing For a Tiny Life (course)

Full Show Notes: https://www.thewaywardhome.com/episode-3-downsizing-your-life-to-live-tiny-with-sailor-chris-dicroce/

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Are you wondering how to work from your RV or campervan? Where will you find remote work jobs? Will you make enough money? Where should you even start?

How to find work from your RV is one of the biggest challenges nomads face. It's hard to pick up and leave your 9-5 job with benefits to pursue a lifestyle of freedom and adventure. 

Luckily, there are more and more ways to make money while full-time RVing. More companies are offering remote positions, or you can create your own business, like becoming a virtual assistant, freelance writer, bookkeeper, or proofreader. 

You just have to know where to start, where to look and how to change your mindset to approach working from your RV or van. 

Luckily, this episode of The Wayward Home podcast has tons of awesome little nuggets about how to find work from your RV or campervan. 

Camille's FREE Remote Work Training: https://www.thewaywardhome.com/remote-work-business-reinvention-masterclass/

Full Show Notes: https://www.thewaywardhome.com/episode-2-how-to-work-from-your-rv-or-van-with-camille-attell/

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Ever wonder how people get started living in a van? What was it like? What type of van did they choose and why? How can you get into a van yourself? 

Starting van life can be overwhelming. You're moving out of a comfortable house and into a vehicle, a practice that's often looked down upon, and sometimes even illegal. Like me, you might feel like an outsider, not knowing where to park and worrying about that dreaded nighttime knock. 

Van life is full of freedom and adventure, of nature and beauty, but it can also be a bit stressful. If you want to get started with living in a van, this episode is for you. 

Full show notes: https://www.thewaywardhome.com/episode-1-how-i-got-started-with-van-life/

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Welcome to The Wayward Home Podcast! I'm Kristin Hanes, founder of www.thewaywardhome.com. I'm here to help you live your nomadic dreams, whether that's in a campervan, RV or sailboat.  I live part of the year in a campervan and part on a sailboat.

In this podcast you'll find:

• Van life tips & tricks
• Interviews with van lifers, RVers and sailors
• Remote work ideas
• Real stories from my life on the road and on the water
• Resources and advice to help you live in van, RV or sailboat

I hope you'll join me on this adventure! New episodes released weekly - when I have cell phone service. Ah, nomadic life.

Want to get started with van life right now? Download my FREE Van Life Starter Kit. 

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